An effigy of Colonel Robert Lundy was burnt in Bishop Street on Saturday afternoon as part of the festivities.
The ‘Shutting of the Gates’ commemorations celebrate the actions of the 13 apprentices who slammed the gates of Derry in the face of King James II of England's men in December 1688.
29. Graeme Stenhouse, Governor ABOD, pictured at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
Graeme Stenhouse, Governor ABOD, pictured at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
30. Apprentice Boy keeping warm during the Shutting of the Gates parade held in the Londonderry on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
Apprentice Boy keeping warm during the Shutting of the Gates parade held in the Londonderry on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
31. Members of the ABOD No Surrender Club Keady Branch at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney.
Members of the ABOD No Surrender Club Keady Branch at the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Shutting of the Gates parade held in the city on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney